The Creature Commandos' debut season, "Monster Commandos," concludes, setting the stage for James Gunn's revamped DC Cinematic Universe. Let's dissect the season's seven episodes and their cliffhangers. The show cleverly integrates established DC heroes and villains, referencing pre-reboot DCU projects.
Table of Contents:
- Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad Canonicity
- Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis Connections
- Sgt. Rock and Easy Company's Appearance
- Dr. Will Magnus's Role
- Class Z Villains from DC Comics
- Weasel's Lawyer
- Justice League and Other DC Hero Cameos
- Clayface's Introduction
- First Glimpse of the New DCU Batman
- The New Creature Commandos Lineup
Peacekeeper and Suicide Squad Canonicity
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While previously announced by Gunn, the first season of Peacemaker (excluding the Zack Snyder's Justice League cameo) remains canon. John Economos and Peacemaker himself appear, referencing events from the series. The Suicide Squad's canonicity is also established in the first episode.
Themyscira, Bloodhaven, Star City, Gotham, and Metropolis Connections
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The series incorporates various locations: Cerci hails from Themyscira (Wonder Woman's home); Dr. Phosphorus operated in Gotham; the Galaxy Broadcasting System (GBS) is a Metropolis-based news organization; Dr. Phosphorus's wife is from Bialia (home of the Scarab that empowered Blue Beetle). Bloodhaven (Nightwing's location) and Star City (Green Arrow's city) are also mentioned. A reference to Rick Flag Sr. serving in Jharkhanpur (Ram Khan's homeland) further expands the DC universe connections.
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Sgt. Rock and Easy Company
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Episode 3 reveals G.I. Robot's WWII service alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company, highlighting DC's popular non-superhero soldier.
Dr. Will Magnus
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G.I. Robot's study by Dr. Will Magnus, creator of the Metal Men, is another significant inclusion.
Class Z Villains from DC
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Argus prison features various obscure DC villains, including Animal-Plant-Mineral Man, Bloody Millipede, Shaggy-Man, Fisherman, Congorilla, Nosferata, Khalis, Kemo, and Egg-Fu. The inclusion of these characters was partially determined by the animators.
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Weasel's Lawyer
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Elizabeth Bates, Weasel's lawyer, is a reimagining of the Betty Bates character from the 1940s comic strip.
Justice League and Other DC Hero Cameos
Episode 4 features numerous cameos in Cerci's apocalyptic vision, including Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Supergirl, Booster Gold, Robin (Damien Wayne), Peacemaker, Batman, Vigilante, Judo Master, Metamorpho, Superman, Starfire, Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Mr. Terrific, and Gorilla Grodd. The animators contributed to the selection of these characters.
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Clayface
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Episode 5 reveals Dr. Ailsa McPherson's replacement by Clayface, voiced by Alan Tudyk (who also voiced Dr. Phosphorus and Will Magnus in the series).
First Glimpse of the New DCU Batman
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Dr. Phosphorus's origin story in episode six involves Gotham crime boss Rupert Thorne and Batman's subsequent capture of the villain.
The New Creature Commandos Lineup
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The season finale introduces the new Creature Commandos team, led by Bride, and including King Shark, Dr. Phosphorus, Weasel, the upgraded G.I. Robot, Nosferata, and Khalis. The stage is set for season two and the anticipation builds for the new Superman movie.
